Victory Outreach will host ribbon cutting ceremony Sunday in Chino

CHINO - The founding church of Victory Outreach International has recently settled into its newly built facility in Chino.

After five years of being without a "home," meeting at local community centers, school auditoriums and fairgrounds the church will be celebrating with an official grand opening at 2 p.m. Sunday, 11436 Central Ave., following regular Sunday morning services.

The event which will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, tour of the facility and refreshments is open to the public.

By partnering with Chino Mayor Dennis Yates, who is scheduled to attend, and other community leaders, Senior Pastor Sonny Arguinzoni Jr. hopes the new church building will be a great resource for families in the surrounding area.

The church offers biblically based help to at-risk youth, those struggling with drug and alcohol abuse as well as programs for anger management and marriage counseling, in addition to weekly worship services.

"My life has been drastically changed by the ministry of victory outreach. I literally had no purpose, hope, or passion for myself or others," said Ray Barela, 27, full time staff art director and student ministry director.

"Today I own a business, help teenagers and young adults better their lives, and am a completely different person by the changing power of Christ... brought to me by a beautiful passionate church called Victory Outreach Chino."

Victory Outreach International was founded by Sonny and Julie Arguinzoni in 1967. Since its beginnings in East Los Angeles, the church-oriented Christian ministry is now recognized as the largest network of faith-based rehabilitation and inner city outreach with over 700 churches and centers worldwide.

The Victory Outreach Chino congregation which is led by Sonny Jr. and Kim Arguinzoni, moved from their previous facility in La Puente in 2007. Information: www.VOChino.com or call 909-628-4959.